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Go-karting body welcomes conviction of sex offender and praises victims
THE GOVERNING body for go-karting in the UK has released a statement commending the bravery of the victims of Michael Kellard. Kellard was found guilty of 15 child sex offences and is due to be sentenced on Monday, December 11 at Bournemouth Crown
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Front door damaged by vandals
A FRONT door to a Weymouth property was smashed by vandals. The front door of a house in Buddleia Close was damaged at some time between 9pm on Sunday, November 19 and 6am on Monday, November 20. No access was gained to the property. Officers
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Asda booze licence approved for A31 site amid concerns
ASDA Express has been granted a Premises Licence for its new store at Red Post, Winterborne Zelston. It will limit the sale of alcohol from 6am until midnight every day with hot drinks only available after 10pm via a serving window, after the main
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Popular bakery chain to open its first ever Dorset store next month
A POPULAR bakery chain with more than 100 stores across the UK is opening its first shop in Dorset next month. Wenzel’s The Bakers will unveil its new shop at The Dolphin Poole in the middle of December. Karl Spinks, general manager at Wenzel
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Town Bridge could reopen a week ahead of schedule
Weymouth Town Bridge could reopen tomorrow - a week ahead of schedule - after being closed for 10 weeks. The historic structure, which has been closed to traffic since Monday, September 25, has been the subject of a major repair project. In
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Fears for safety of missing paraglider
THERE were fears for a missing paraglider off the coast of Portland. Concerns were raised for the welfare of a missing paraglider who may have got into difficulty near Chesil Cove on Portland on Monday (November 20). Coastguards from Portland
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Magpies' chairman Symes to step down
DORCHESTER Town chairman Scott Symes has announced his decision to step down at the end of the 2023/24 season. Symes vacates the role in line with the five-year plan first envisioned and activated when he succeeded Matt Lucas in 2019. Like
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Man seriously injured after being hit by car
A man was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Weymouth. The pedestrian, a man in his 70s, was hit by the car on Greenhill near Melcombe Avenue on Wednesday at around 5pm. Police said yesterday morning he was taken to hospital with
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New town centre shop is a showcase for 35 different craftspeople
A creative duo with a passion for crafts have opened a bespoke shop in Weymouth. Wayne Smith and Shulay Hamilton met last year, and both appeared to share a similar interest. They recently opened their own store, Truly Driftwood on St Mary Street
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Cyclist's 5,000 mile slog to raise £5k for bowel cancer patients
A FERVENT cyclist completed a 4,913 mile cycle to help young bowel cancer patients. Will Bligh, of Melcombe Bingham, did a Coast and Castle Quest for Dorset charity Ducks and Drakes Cancer Trust. His ambitious voyage took him from the picturesque
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Call to end inequality that prevents carers standing as councillors
Campaigners are urging the government to end an inequality on carer allowances ahead of next May’s local elections. Councils, mayors, council leaders, a national charity, and a baroness are among the signatories of an open letter which draws attention
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Night of sparkling runway fashion wows audience
An audience from across the county gathered to watch a night of sparkling fashion in Abbotsbury. The sparkle-tastic fashion show was hosted by Colmers Hill Fashion Boutique based at Symondsbury Estate and From My Mother's Garden resident at Abbey
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Woman suffering with chronic pain died after signing ‘do not resuscitate’ form
A WOMAN suffering from chronic pain was found unresponsive in her home after signing a ‘do not resuscitate’ form with her doctor, an inquest heard. Donna Michelle Bennett, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene after being discovered by her elderly
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Vision unveiled for 'market road' to make it safer for pedestrians after accidents
THIS is how the road which divides Dorchester Market could look. The design was revealed as councillors approved blocking off one of the market entrances into Fairfield Road from Weymouth Avenue and creating a new pedestrian access opposite the
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Roadworks underway to install safety bollards for pedestrians
Bollards are being introduced in West Bay in an effort to improve pedestrian safety. A new scheme has begun which will see a demarked footway, additional space and bollards installed in front of the kiosks along George Street, as well as an improved
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Weymouth stand tall to beat Giants in thriller
WEYMOUTH 3 LONDON GIANTS 2 WEYMOUTH Volleyball Club extended their National League Division One unbeaten record to five matches but only after an epic two-hour 3-2 win over London Giants at Redlands. Before the match, Weymouth supporters
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Belle show their class against Buglers - netball round-up
BELLE CONSTRUCTION 48 BUGLERS 27 CHAMPIONS Belle Construction showed their class in a 48-27 win over Buglers in the South & West Dorset League Premier Division. After a tense start to the game, Belle’s shooting duo Laura Buckle and Jaimee
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Killick issues update on Magpies ace Foot
DORCHESTER Town boss Tom Killick has shed light on the absence of young defender Jordi Foot. Foot has not played for the Magpies since Saturday, October 28 when he came on as a substitute in the 1-1 draw with Hayes & Yeading. Foot has made
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Blues stay cool on play-off chances
“OLD-SCHOOL” Portland United manager Kyle Critchell has refused to get carried away with the Blues’ league position of seventh. Critchell’s men have taken 22 points from 12 games in the Velocity Wessex League Premier Division and six 16 points
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Dogs allowed to roam free on Dorset beaches this winter as order confirmed
Dogs will be allowed to roam without a lead on Dorset beaches this winter, including Lyme Regis Front Beach. The new 2024 dog-related Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) across the Dorset Council area has officially been confirmed. This follows
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Major engineering work and maintenance on harbour walls to protect town from sea
NEXT year will be busy for local harbours with a series of engineering projects and maintenance taking place. Weymouth Harbour will see major works taking place with work to patch up and repair Wall 4, close to the former council offices at North
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Touching gift from parents of baby who died is a 'huge comfort'
The parents of a baby who died are hoping a gift to the children's hospital ward that cared for her will bring some comfort to other families. And as well as their heart-warming gift, the dedicated couple have also raised vital funds which will
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College unveils new building with 'hospital and nursery'
WEYMOUTH College has unveiled its new "state-of-the-art" building with a mock hospital and nursery which will help students gain hands-on healthcare experience. Local employers from the health and education sectors joined Weymouth College for the
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'Cheers' - Beer festival set to return
Dorchester's annual beer festival will be returning for its 35th year. The annual Dorchester Beerex is set to return next year on Friday and Saturday, February 2 and 3. It is organised by members of the West Dorset Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA
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More lone asylum-seeking children cared for in Dorset
More lone asylum-seeking children were being cared for by the council in Dorset this year, new figures show. Action for Children said the figures are depressing, adding they show an "overstretched and underfunded" care system that is letting down
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Town centre road to close for five days
A road in Weymouth's town centre will be closed for five days for gas works. East Street will be closed between its junctions with St Alban Street and The Esplanade. This will be in force from between 8am and 4pm from Monday, November 27 until